May 23, 2025
1893 South Africa 1 Shilling NGC VF Details Low Mintage Sterling Silv(10-10)
Own a scarce and historic silver coin with this 1893 South Africa 1 Shilling, graded VF Details by NGC. Issued by the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) under President Paul Kruger, this sterling silver coin represents a crucial era in South African history before the outbreak of the Second Boer War. ? Obverse: Portrait of Paul Kruger, South Africa’s first president, with clear facial detail despite moderate wear. ? Reverse: Features a wreath surrounding “1 Shilling”, the legend ZUID AFRIK. And the date 1893. Country: South Africa (ZAR). Composition: 92.5% Silver (Sterling). Weight: 5.65 grams. Diameter: 23.3 mm. Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.1687 troy oz. Certification: NGC VF Details (Cleaned). Condition: Graded VF Details for cleaning. The portrait, wreath, and inscriptions remain visible and well-defined. Minor surface alterations from past cleaning noted but do not detract from its strong collector appeal. Historical Importance: With a low mintage of just 137,000, this 1 Shilling is an important relic of the ZAR and the Paul Kruger era. Highly desirable for collectors of South African coinage, 19th-century silver, and colonial-era artifacts. 1893 South Africa 1 Shilling – NGC VF Details – Low Mintage Sterling Silv(10-10). Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.